Next week, we will take another step forward in our return to normal. Starting Monday, June 28th there will be one section for social distancing in both the Shrine and the Parish. All other sections of the Shrine and Parish Churches will be open seating. For those who are not vaccinated, it is recommended that you wear a mask under current guidelines from the Archdiocese and others. For those who sit in the open section, the wearing of a mask is optional.

To save money, we are changing Rectory office hours. We will no longer have young men and women in the office after 4:00PM from Monday to Friday beginning June 21st. We will continue to have them on Saturday and Sunday from 8:30AM to 7:00PM. You will be able to get Mass Cards on Saturday or Sunday; or, during Office hours from Monday to Friday.

Father’s Day Cards are available in back of Church. The large cards are for the living and the small envelopes are for the deceased fathers. Please return intention envelopes by Wednesday, June 16th, to have your fathers remembered in the Masses on Sunday, June 20th.

If you would like to be included in the Novena, please list your petitions on the envelopes that are provided in the Shrine and Parish Churches. Please place the petitions in the collection baskets in the Parish Church or in the box by the St. Anthony statue in the Shrine Church or drop off at the Rectory door mail slot by June 2nd. Your petitions will be placed on the altar during the novena. Due to Covid there are some changes to our normal novena schedule. Please see future bulletinS for this years novena schedule.

Mother’s Day is May 9th. Cards are available in both the Parish and Shrine Churches. Please return them to the Rectory no later than Wednesday, May 5th, to assure that all Mothers will be remembered in the Mother’s Day Masses. The large cards are for the living and the small envelopes are for the names of the deceased. (note: they can be dropped off in the rectory mail slot).

As we did at Christmas, anyone who would like to donate to the Easter Flowers in memory of a deceased loved one, may pick up an Easter Flowers Envelope in either Church. We will again print the names of those in whose memory the flowers have been donated. Please return the envelope by Monday, March 22nd. We will not be able to add any names received after March 22nd as the list will be sent to the printer. To insure the correct spelling, PLEASE PRINT NAMES ON THE ENVELOPE ~ Thank you!

This year Father Joseph J. Deponai (Fr. Jerry) will be completing his (second) six-year term as Pastor of St. Anthony’s Church. In keeping with Archdiocesan policy, an evaluation of the parish has begun. Click for more details

There are some available Masses open in the 2021 Mass Book. Anyone who would like to book a Mass can come to the Rectory office from 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday- Friday or call the Rectory during the same hours at 623-2138 ext. 6.

Thank you for your generous support of last week’s Peter’s Pence Colleciton! As a parish, we collected $1,170.50. Our contributions will join those from our brothers and sisters around the world to help Pope Francis in his ministry to the Universal Church, including relief to people in need and support for the Holy See. If you missed the collection, it is not too late to give. Visti www.usccb.org/peters-pence.

As USHERS or greeters. Adults, young adults (men and women) to help in creating a climate of welcome and hospitality in our worshiping community. As LECTORS. Your charisma (gift) and talent of proclaiming God's Word can make the Word of God truly alive! As EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION (EMHC). Adults, young adults (men and women) who will assist the priests in distributing the precious Body and Blood of Christ to the faithful, the homebound and the sick in our Parish family. Please contact Fr. Antonio Ferrer at the Rectory (623-2138 x6) or email the rectory at stanthonys.church@verizon.net Training will be announced as we gather enough respondents.

This year Father Jerry will be completing his second six-year term as Pastor of St. Anthony Church. In keeping with Archdiocesan policy, an evaluation of the parish has begun. Parishioners and staff who wish to do so may write letters with their own comments about our parish and the pastoral leadership of the parish. Please address your letters to: The Office of Priest Personnel Archdiocese of New York 1011 First Avenue New York, New York 10022 Letters should be received no later than February 28, 2021 Any correspondence received after the deadline will NOT be included in the evaluation process.

Recently, the Clarkstown Police Department has taken several reports involving email scams. The scammer slightly alters the Priests or Pastors google email and sends fraudulent requests to parishioners with requests to purchase money cards. The scammer then asks for a picture of the money card and the money card information. The CaReS unit is requesting we notify parishioners about this scam and have parishioners check with the parish directly before sending any money on behalf of the parish. The only way to donate is via Church Envelopes in basket at Mass, drop off at the rectory, mail into the Rectory or the on-line LPI/We Share Parish giving. Remind parishioners to also use caution when opening emails. Thank you,The CaReS Unit.

Rosary & Exposition of Blessed Sacrament at 6:30pm, Talk at 7:00pm followed by Benediction. Wednesday December 2nd Prepare The Way– (John The Baptist), Wednesday December 9th Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart– (Immaculate Mary– Mary Most Chaste) Wednesday December 16th Fidelity– (St. Joseph), Wednesday December 23rd Joy– (Christ The Newborn King). Live at The Marian Shrine with The Salesians of Don Bosco and DMACT Ministries or Live on Facebook at DMACT or www.dmact.net throughout Advent. Note: We continue to do Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament with Praise Music Every Thursday Night at the Marian Shrine. Live or Live on Facebook at DMACT or www.dmact.net. Same time schedule – 6:30 Rosary and 7:00PM Adoration.

Want to help those in need this Advent? We will be starting the giving trees this weekend! You will be able to help out families of Rockland, New York, the homeless and mothers in need. To sign up for your gift please go on our website (www.stanthonysyfm.com) and sign up! For quick access you can scan the QR Code below. We will be giving to Catholic Charities in NYC and Rockland, Good Counsel Homes, Birthright, and the homeless via a Breakfast Run on January 2nd. Please be mindful of deadlines. Some gifts need to be brought in by December 6th while others can be dropped off until December 18th. You can also drop them off during the youth group’s fundraiser or in the boxes throughout the church. If you have difficulty with the website but still want to participate call Stephanie at (845) 641-1730 for assistance. Thank you!

So often at this time of year we remember our departed relatives and friends. A lovely way to do this is to remember them with Christmas Flowers for our altars. If you would like to do this, please drop your Christmas Flower envelope in the collection basket or pick up an envelope in the church and return it to the rectory. We will again print the names of those in whose memory the flowers were donated. DUE TO EARLY HOLIDAY DEADLINES, ALL FLOWER REMEMBRANCE ENVELOPES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MONDAY, DECEMBER 7th. **PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT ANY ENVELOPES RECEIVED AFTER DECEMBER 7th, WILL HAVE THE NAME PRINTED IN THE BULLETIN ** Please be sure to PRINT the names on the envelopes to assure the correct spelling. Note: In addition this year, due to the amount of pages that have to go in the bulletin, we are asking you to group people with the same last name and not list them individually. Thank you!

We had to postpone Confirmation which was scheduled for Saturday, November 7th due to Covid. It is rescheduled for March 27, 2021. We did this to protect the health of all involved! Let us pray for those who were affected! And, we pray for those who are developing the vaccine!

St. Anthony Seniors are continuing to purchase food items for People to People. They leave their items at People to People 121 West Nyack Rd Nanuet NY. We invite parishioners to help those in our community who need our help. Hours for drop off Mon - Wed. 9:30 am. - 4:00 pm, Thurs. 9:30 am to. 6:00 pm, and Fri - 9:30 am. to.1:00 pm

We are looking for volunteers to join the St. Anthony’s Ushers Ministry. Men and women who are ushers help welcome people to Mass, seat them if needed, help with the collection, and pass out the bulletin as they greet people while they are leaving! Anyone interested please contact Ronald Cobbs at rcobbs@optonline.net. Thank you

We were notified mid-week that we would be opening for Sunday Masses this weekend. This is a quicker than expected start-up! We will still be Facebook live-streaming the Sunday 9:00 AM Mass. Click to continue reading.

Thank you all for your support of the St. Anthony Parish Food drive - it was a huge success! Your generous donations (monetary and food) will go a long way in helping the people of Rockland County during this crisis. Click to view photos from the event.